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Patent GB-190412640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Letter Copying Machines.
Inventor: SCHOENING HERMANN
Filed: 1904-06-03
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 12,640. Shoening, H. June 3. Copying-presses; damping copying- paper.-Copying-paper 2, after passing from a roll 1 through a water tank and between a squeezing-roller 3 and a main roller 4, travels in a curved path over a guide-roller 5, so that it travels, together with the letter 7 to be copied, through a certain distance in the contact with a pressure-roller 6, before passing between the rollers 4, 6. The rollers 3, 6 are adjusted by means of levers 19, 20 and a cam 21 and hand-lever, the leverage being such that the pressure on the roller 3 is greater than that on the roller 6, so that the latter does not squeeze out water. The paper 2 passes over a roller 8 to feeding-rollers 9, 10, but the letter 7 travels onwards past the roller 8 and falls into a basket or box. Lengths are cut off from the paper 2 and pushed upon a pin 13 by means of knives 11, 12, the former actuated against the return action of a spring from a cam 16 on the shaft of the roller 4, through a double-armed lever 15 and a rod 17. During the cutting operation, the roller 9, which is driven by a cord, is stopped by means of a pawl 18.
Patent GB-190413902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Insulators.
Inventor: AITKEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 13,902. Aitken, W. June 20. Insulators.-An insulator, for preventing surface leakage where an insulated wire is connected to an overhead bare telegraph, telephone, lighting, power, &c. line, has one or more sheds, and is perforated by a copper tube a, with a threaded or roughened outer surface and either cemented in place or put in position before the insulator is moulded. The insulation is stripped off the end of the branch wire f, and the bare end is passed through the tube a, and soldered as usual to the bare line-wire e. The tube is also soldered to the wire f at c. To facilitate insertion of the wire f, the outer shed of the insulator should be expanded at the point h, or made elliptical in shape, or put out of centre with the inner shed. The wire f may also have a ring &c. fitted to prevent it from touching the lips of the sheds.
Patent GB-190424266-A (GB)
Title: A New Locking Device for Fastening Straps and the like.
Inventor: SAINT-QUENTIN EDMOND JEAN MARI
Filed: 1904-11-09
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 24,266. Saint-Quentin, E. J. M. L. de. Nov. 9. Buckles.-A device for locking straps and the like consists of two metal plates A, B, hinged together and provided with a lock LL on the plate A and a pin P on the plate B extending up to, or through, a hole in the plate A. The pin is passed through holes in both ends of the strap. In a modified form, the plates are pivoted instead of hinged together, and are adapted to be secured by a padlock. The device may be used in connection with a buckle by attaching it to the free end of the strap so as to prevent it from being drawn through the buckle.
Patent GB-190505367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Charcoal Iron and Steel.
Inventor: HUDSON JAMES JONES
Filed: 1905-03-14
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 5367. Hudson, J. J. March 14. Open-hearth furnaces; liquid-fuel fittings.-An open-hearth furnace used for the manufacture of iron and steel comprises a body 1, having a bed 11 and tuyÞres 6, and is provided with pipes 10 for the purpose of introducing oil or hydrocarbon vapour.
Patent GB-190514370-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for use in connection with Frying Pans, its purpose being to keep the Grease from Splashing.
Inventor: KEILL ISABELLA ROBERTSON
Filed: 1905-07-12
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 14,370. Keill, I. R. July 12. Frying-pans.- Grease is prevented from splashing from a frying-pan 5 by means of a hood 3, open on one side and having a flange 4 to suit various sizes of pan and a projecting part 6 to prevent accidental displacement.
Patent GB-190515985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Appliances for Massage and the like.
Inventor: ARENS CARL
Filed: 1905-08-04
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 15,985. Arens, C. Aug. 4. Gloves; fingerstalls for electric massage. To a number of fingerstalls d of rubber &c. are attached electrodes connected to an insulated wrist-ring g, or to a band-strap, connected to a battery. The finger-stalls are covered with linen, chamois leather, &c., which may be first moistened. Gloves of rubber &c. with electrodes in the palms covered with linen &c., may be used. It is stated that gold-leaf or foil electrodes are preferable to thin metal plates. Specifications Nos. 19,009 and 24,106, A.D. 1893, [Abridgment Class Medicine &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-190519853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Secondary Batteries for Propulsion.
Inventor: CATON WALTER NATHANIEL
Filed: 1905-10-02
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 19,853. Caton, W. N. Oct. 2. Secondary b a t - teries for motorcars &c. Relates to means for elastic a I y suspending the electrodes. The positive and negative plates are arranged a l t e r - nately and separated by perforated corrugated sheets of ebonite. The plates and separators are supported by rods c, c<1> which run through holes in the plates as shown; the rods are made of ebonite, glass, vulcanite, celluloid, prepared wood, or other composition. The plates are hung by means of bands d of india-rubber, gutta-percha, or the like from other rods e, e' supported by the ebonite container. Lateral movement of the plates is prevented by a rod f which runs through holes in the bottoms of the plates and works in grooves formed by parallel ebonite strips h fixed at both ends of the container; similar strips may be used at the top of the plates.
Patent GB-190523359-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Non-refillable Bottle
Inventor: WELLER JOHN
Filed: 1905-11-14
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 23,359. Weller, J. Nov. 14. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Bottles, non-refillable.- The neck of the bottle is bulged at b and contains two glass balls g, h, one hollow and the other solid, while its upper part is closed by a glass plug j, which is cemented in place. The plug is provided with two more or less vertical grooves k, which open below a shoulder l into a neck portion m, while the bottom part of the plug is reduced, on the sides at right-angles, to the grooves k, to a width equal to the diameter of the neck m. The grooves k are filled with cork or the like, and, if desired, the top of the plug may be covered with a label, capsule, or screw cap.
Patent GB-190523792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter Clips.
Inventor: MYERS LEOPOLD
Filed: 1905-11-18
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 23,792. Myers, L. Nov. 18. Fastenings, clip. The upper jaw 2 of the spring letter clip shown in the Figure is recessed to receive a piece 10 of celluloid &c. beneath a frame 11. The jaw may be made flat instead of being recessed. Upon the celluloid &c. tablet is written matter relating to the contents of the papers held by the clip.
Patent GB-190525503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Variable Speed Gearing.
Inventor: JOYCE FREDERICK RICHARD CHURCH
Filed: 1905-12-07
Granted: 1906-12-07
Abstract: 25,503. Joyce, F. R. C. Dec. 7. Variable-speed gearing.-In variable-speed gears in which two or more concentric circles of teeth continuously engage pinions any one of which may be clutched to the driven shaft, the inner circle of teeth is made broader than usual and is preferably set back with regard to the other circles of teeth. Upon the engine shaft B is mounted a driving-disk A provided with two or more concentric circles of teeth. The pinions are mounted in bearings E, and are formed with square holes through which passes a sliding shaft E<1> having a squared clutch part F and operated by a lever and quadrant or other means. The drive is transmitted to a sprocket or like shaft E<2>, which may be arranged with a differential gear. The inner circle of teeth C<2> may be set back as shown in order that the size of pinion may be increased, and is formed with broader teeth for the purpose of introducing a reversing-pinion D<3> at the inner side thereof. The device may be applied to bevel-gears or to a gear in which the circles of teeth cut lines inclined to the axis instead of perpendicular thereto. In the latter case, the shaft E<1> is flexibly jointed and lies parallel to the teeth at each side of the centre of the disk A. The gear may be enclosed in a suitable casing and may run in an oil bath.
Patent GB-190526567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for the Manufacture of Stepped Metallic Sheets and Caps or Strips for Roofing and other purposes.
Inventor: TAYLOR SAMUEL
Filed: 1905-12-20
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 26,567. Taylor, S., [trading as Taylor & Co., S.]. Dec. 20. Roofing.-A machine is described for the manufacture of the stepped metallic sheets and stepped sheet-metal fixing strips or caps used in the manufacture of the stepped metallic roofing described in Specifications No. 4818, A:D. 1887, and No. 26,432, A.D. 1905. The section of roofing sheet made is shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190605831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw-down Valves and the like
Inventor: REDFERN SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-03-10
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 5831. Redfern, S. March 10. Stuffing - boxes and the like.-The spindles of lift valves and sliding valves are so packed that the packing-ring is subjected to the pressure of the fluid passing through the valve, thereby packing the spindle more tightly. In the lift valve shown in Fig. 1, the conical composition packing-ring e is gripped between a bush d and a nut f. The access of fluid pressure to the space between the bush and the packing-ring tends to keep the spindle securely packed. If desired, a separate ring screwing into the bush d may be used to grip the packing-ring, or the bush may be formed integral with the casing.
Patent GB-190608398-A (GB)
Title: A Detachable Inner-tube and Valve for use in Pedal and Motor Propelled Bicycles and Tricycles, and the like.
Inventor: DEAN CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-04-07
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 8398. Dean, C. W. April 7. Check valves.-The stem A<1> of an inflating-valve for a pneumatic tyre A, B is shaped as shown so that the valve may be withdrawn from the wheel rim in a complete form. The usual nut A<2> and dust cap A<3> are provided.
Patent GB-190617551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Automobiles
Inventor: SERPOLLET LEON
Filed: 1906-08-03
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 17,551. Serpollet, L. Dec. 5, 1905, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Feed-water, supplying, controlling, and heating; instantaneons generators.-Relates to a system of operation and control of steam automobile. Fig. 2 shows in plan the general arrangement of the parts. A small motor F is provided for simultaneously operating the pump G that forces water to the instantaneous steam generator B, the pump H that supplies petrol to the burners, and the lubricator I. The water-pipe connexions are shown in full lines and the steam connexions in dotted lines. The steam is led from the generator through a pipe d to the regulating-valve, from which it passes by a pipe g to the propelling-motor M and also by a pipe f, provided with an independent valve D, to the small motor F. The construction of the regulating-valve is shown in Figs. 3 and 5. A number of small orifices 1, 2, 3, leading to the pipe f for the small motor, and a larger orifice 4 leading to the pipe g for the propelling motor, are bored in the plane valve face p. The double-armed operating-lever q carries circular slides t, t<1>, which are adapted to move over these orifices in such a way that the steam may be shut off entirely from both motors, or admitted only to the small motor, or admitted to both motors. The pump G draws water from the tank J and forces it through the feedwater-heaters R to the generator B. The exhaust from the propelling - motor M passes through the heaters R, and then by the pipe j to the radiator condenser A, from which the condensed water is returned to the tank J. The exhaust from the small motor E is conducted by the pipe h to a perforated blast-pipe in the chimney of the generator. The feedwater-heater consists of one or more elements, each comprising an outer cylindrical chamber through which the exhaust steam passes, and a series of tubes through which the feed-water passes arranged in the cylinder, the steam and water flowing in opposite directions.
Patent GB-190625812-A (GB)
Title: Appliance for Holding Fancy Hair Combs in the Hair Securely
Inventor: GODWIN CECIL FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-11-15
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 25,812. Godwin, C. F., and Godwin, L. C. Nov. 15. Combs, hair.-A device for securing a comb in the hair comprises an auxiliary comb A having a projecting screwed socket B, which passes through the comb C and is secured by a thumb-screw E.
Patent GB-190629521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Escapes or Life Saving Appliances.
Inventor: WALKER ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-12-28
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 29,521. Walker, A. Dec. 28. Fire-escapes.-A telescopic or other ladder 1 is provided with a series of platforms or receptacles comprising netting &c. 4, mounted in light metal frames 3 pivoted to the ladder. The platforms are brought into an horizontal position against the windows of a building by means of chains or ropes 6 and winches. The ladder rungs immediately above the pivots of the platforms may be removable, in order to facilitate the passage of a person to the outside of the ladder or to a shoot. The ladder may be mounted on a turntable 30 on a trolly platform 24, and is raised'and lowered by means of a chain or wire rope 27 and winch 26. Two hinged struts 28 serve as additional supports to the ladder when its upper end is not resting against a building, while two struts 29 prevent the trolly platform from tilting when the ladder is lowered to an approximately horizontal position.
Patent GB-190700025-A (GB)
Title: Sewage Purification and Destruction of Pathogenic Organisms.
Inventor: PARSONS PHILIP
Filed: 1907-01-01
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 25. Parsons, P. Jan. 1. Tanks.-Sewage entering a compartment of a fermentation tank a deposits some of its solid matter and flows over the wall which separates the compartment from the rest of the tank. The liquid is agitated intermittently by means of serrated iron blades or scrapers s attached by means of wooden pieces to endless chains t, which are driven by an engine or by hand. The liquid is pumped from the tank a through a floating valved straining-outlet x and a pipe w, and is delivered through spargers c over a bacteria bed b<1>, from which it passes successively to similar beds b<2>, b<3>. The beds are supported by pillars and preferably have bottoms e of armoured concrete falling towards two points, where perforated bricks fare placed around the inlet to pipes d leading to the spargers distributing over the beds below.
Patent GB-190707097-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process to Convert the Products of Combustion of Stramonium, Belladonna, Grindelia, Lobelia, and similar Drugs, used in the Treatment of Asthma, into a suitable Form for Medical use.
Inventor: RITSERT RUDOLF EDUARD
Filed: 1907-03-25
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 7097. Ritsert, R. E. March 25. Inhalations.-The products of combustion of stramonium, belladonna, grindelia, lobelia, and other drugs used in the treatment of asthma are absorbed in a suitable fluid such as a mixture of glycerine and alcohol. The liquid is adapted to be sprayed for inhalation.
Patent GB-190714882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Cycles and other Vehicles
Inventor: SAYER ROBERT COOKE
Filed: 1907-06-29
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 14,882. Sayer, R. C. June 29. Unicycles; driving-mechanism; brakes.-In a cycle or like vehicle, one side b of a road wheel a turns in the direction of the driving - axle while the other side g turns in the opposite direction. The side b carries a tyre d and by means of rollers o supports the opposite side g, the axle being freely mounted in the two sides. In driving, the free-wheel 11 through chains 13 and wheels 12, 14, 16, 17, 18 turns radial shafts j carrying wheels 21 which frictionally drive the two sides b, g, freely-mounted support-wheels z being provided upon the frame k and, if desired, similar wheels i upon the shafts j. The sides may be serrated radially to increase the grip of the wheels 21. To provide a variable gear, these wheels are made adjustable along the shafts j, and for this purpose have lugs 39 engaging slots 23, rings 24, 25 being supported by balls 26 upon nuts 27 controlled by a rotatable screw-threaded shaft 28. To prevent the nut from turning with the shaft, bearing-parts 32 carry freely-mounted toothed wheels 33, 34 engaging a similar wheel 35 upon the shaft, the wheels 33, 34 being in engagement with teeth 38 on the ring 24 of the wheel 21. For turning the shaft 28, an endless cord 46 passing round wheels 29, 29' is actuated from a hand-wheel 2 by a cord 30 secured to a wheel 44 upon the shaft 45 of one of the wheels 29. Brake apparatus consists of a ring plate t carried by nuts s which work upon screw-threaded flanged sleeves q, r, so that upon operation of the nuts by cords wand handle x, the plate first engages the parts u, v and then the flanges r are brought to engage the opposite sides of the parts and a clamping action between the wheel sides b, g is effected. Wheels 3 carried by a pivoted member 5, 7 are drawn by a spring into contact with the ground when the rider dismounts. When the machine is in use, the hollowed-parts 9 are held in engagement with the handle-bar. The tyre d is adjustably held by a bolt and nut e. The periphery of the wheels 21 is adjusted by means of slotted plates 47 and bolts 48. Specification No. 20,837, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Philosophical instruments], is referred to.
Patent GB-190716567-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dummy Cigar
Inventor: MALBY GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-07-19
Granted: 1908-07-20
Abstract: 16,567. Malby, G. W. July 19. Plaster compositions.-A dummy cigar for advertising purposes is moulded from a mixture of glue, plaster of paris, shellac, and whitening, and is covered with paper &c.
Patent GB-190721409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mould Mechanism for Type Machines.
Filed: 1907-09-26
Granted: 1908-09-28
Abstract: 21,409. Lanston Monotype Corporation, [Lanston Monotype Machine Co.]. Sept. 26. Monotype and like machines. - The mould 1, Figs. 1 and 4, of a type composing and d casting machine (shown as of the kind described in Specifications No. 13,267, A.D. 1897, and No. 27,480, A.D. 1903) is provided with two independentlymovable juxtaposed mould blades 4, 6, the former of the normal or full height for character type, and the latter of shorter height for low spaces or quads and working beneath an overhang 7 on one side block 2 ; and provision is made for selectively setting the mould blades, and for automatically controlling the selective means. The parting line of the blades is preferably located in a plane bisecting the jet opening 8. Each blade is separately coupled to the prime-mover 105 by a slide 14, lever 13, and double compression member 11, and either blade is locked in the forward or ejecting position by means of a motor 19, 20 and connected locking - pin 22 co - operating with the lever 13. Pressure is admitted to either cylinder 19 by valves 27, 28, which are connected by a lever 29 for simultaneous movement, one valve being operated by a retracting-spring and a motor controlled by a special signal perforation. The type carrier is of the form described in Specification No. 8633, A.D. 1899, minus the diagonal rib, and the' clamping-members are adjusted to open sufficiently to uncover both mould cavities.
Patent GB-190725264-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in and relating to Tobacco Smoking Pipes.
Inventor: WEST FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1907-11-14
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 25,264. West, F. J. Nov. 14. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Tobacco pipes.-The outer pipe of briar for enclosing a clay tobacco pipe F, G, is longitudinally divided down the centre, and the parts are held together by mounts I, J and dowel pins H. A rubber band K is provided to effect an air-tight connexion between the pipes. Either of the pipes may be made of briar, meerschaum, clay, &c. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 1537, A.D. 1886, No. 1229, A.D. 1887, No. 11,047, A.D. 1888, Nos. 6236, 9622, and 14,730, A.D. 1889, No. 18,447, A.D. 1895, and No. 23,907, A.D. 1896.]
Patent GB-190727844-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Mixing, Mashing and Straining Apparatus for Culinary Purposes
Inventor: HALL HARRY FRANKLIN
Filed: 1907-12-17
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 27,844. Hall, H. F. Dec. 17. Sifting flour, meal, and sugar.-A machine for sitting flour, meal, or sugar, or for mixing, mashing, straining, &c., comprises an upright A attached to a wall and carrying a bracket D<1> which supports a bearing for a shaft H, driven through bevel-gear F, G by a shaft supported by a bracket attached to the bracket D<1> and carrying a pulley E<1> actuated by a motor at the top of the post A. To the lower end of the post A is attached one of three bent legs K, screwed to the floor, strengthened by a frame K<3>, and connected to a ring K<2> fixed to a vessel L, within which rests an ice or hot-water pan M provided with a supporting-flange M' and an oblique flange M<1> for supporting a container N. The container N has a funnel-shaped cover P and encloses a rotary beater frame 0 provided with a shank 0', which can be clamped in the socket of the shaft H by a ring and screw. The container has a flange N<2>, to which is attached an angle-piece N<1> engaging a similar piece M4 on the pan M for preventing rotation of the container. A flange M<3> on the pan M engages one of the legs K and prevents rotation of the pan. For straining fruits &c. the pan M is removed, and a strainer vessel, provided towards the bottom with an exterior double flange which holds a convex perforated plate, is placed on the ring K<2> by means of the flange and has an angle-piece to engage a leg K and prevent rotation. Another form of strainer vessel is cylindrical and has a double flange at the bottom, within which fits the flange of a ring, and which clamps a flat strainer of wire netting strengthened by diametrical bars. In connexion with these strainers the beater 0 is replaced by a brush of which the working surface is convex, and which carries at each end an outwardly extending tuft of bristles which tends to force towards the centre the material to be strained. The liquid passing through the strainer falls into the vessel L and thence into a receiver placed below. Other interchangeable parts for various purposes are described.